A Railway Incident.
A certain young barrister was journeying to a cathedral town on circuit. A« he approached his destination the only other occupant of his -compartment in the train addressed him thus : " I am a lone woman, and you have tried to kiss me. Unless you give me £5 I shall hava you arrested at the next station." The barrister came bo a swift decision, and drew forth a bank note from his pocket. Pretending to tantalise the' highwaywoman, he toyed with it, although at the s&me linae he was learning its number by heart. As the train drew up at the station he handed ib to her. The guard, recognising him, opened the door. "l'giva this wontan in charge," said the barrister.' "She has stolen a five-pound note from me — here is the number on my cuff." It happened to be his native town, and he had the satisfaction subsequently of knowing j that the filibuster was sentenced to lie in gaol for a considerable period in consequence of her artless attempt ab blackmail.
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Otago Witness, Issue 2231, 3 December 1896, Page 52
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176A Railway Incident. Otago Witness, Issue 2231, 3 December 1896, Page 52
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